  Baku-Tbilisi-Kars-Erzurum gas pipeline explodes in eastern Turkey August 4, 2015 - 12:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Baku-Tbilisi-Kars-Erzurum gas pipeline exlpoded in eastern Turkey, Anadolu Agency reports. Local governor Gunay Ozdemir said the blast occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, Aug 4, in the Sarikamis district of Kars province; gas flow was cut in Yagbasan village for safety reasons. "An investigation is underway into the explosion and the necessary measures have been taken," AA quoted Ozdemir as saying. Last week, the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline was attacked in southeastern Sirnak province, probably by militants from Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
